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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 2d

"Sean Tipton, chief advocacy and policy officer at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, which represents IVF providers, called the announcement a 'crucial first step,' but said it still doesn’t go far enough to boost affordability." www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Trump announces plan to lower the cost of a common IVF drug

Trump campaigned on expanding IVF access, referring to himself as the “father of IVF.” On Thursday, he announced a deal that will enable patients to buy a key IVF drug at a discount.

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 2d

Read ASRM’s full response to the White House’s IVF coverage announcement: www.asrm.org/news-and-eve...

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 2d

“‘I think it is a whole lot less than he promised in the campaign,’ said Sean Tipton, the chief advocacy and policy officer at ASRM, the leading medical group for IVF. ‘On the other hand, it’s a whole lot more than we had feared was going to happen.’” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...

Hailing an Era of ‘Trump Babies,’ White House Unveils I.V.F. Proposals

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Julianne McShane @juliannemcshane.bsky.social · 2d

As @seantipton.bsky.social of @asrmorg.bsky.social told me, there are several ways Trump could further expand IVF access, including by requiring coverage for federal workers & members of the military

“As the CEO of a big employer, [POTUS] should make sure all his employees have access to care."

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 3d

ASRM strongly objects to staff cuts at the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) and the devastating impact they will have on women's health, from contraception to fertility care. Read our full statement: www.asrm.org/news-and-eve...

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 5d

ASRM, @acog.org, and other leading medical organizations filed an amicus brief challenging an HHS directive to remove COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant patients from CDC guidelines. www.asrm.org/news-and-eve...

ASRM, Leading Medical Organizations File Amicus Brief Supporting American Academy of Pediatrics in COVID-19 Vaccine Policy Lawsuit Against HHS

ASRM and 19 leading medical societies file an amicus brief urging courts to overturn HHS’s removal of COVID‑19 vaccine guidance for children and pregnant individuals.

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 6d

A handful of new state laws will cover fertility preservation services for cancer patients. Learn more about the growth of oncofertility care ⬇️ www.axios.com/2025/10/13/f...

States expand fertility coverage for cancer survivors

From egg freezing to ovarian tissue freezing, fertility preservation procedures are getting more accessible.

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 10d

"These treatments may sound familiar to anyone with a loved one who has faced infertility. That’s because they’re part of the standard individualized plan in fertility clinics."

ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 10d

"For some people, the treatments associated with RRM might be helpful. The problem, argue ACOG and ASRM, is that RRM... will limit access to the full range of evidence-based fertility care interventions." slate.com/news-and-pol...

Conservatives Have a New Strategy for Demonizing IVF. It Might Actually Work.

RRM strategies seem tailor-made to create common ground between conservatives who identify as pronatalist.

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 13d

PRIMED alum Dr. Nicole Ulrich urges providers to get involved in advocacy: "Know that you have an incredible amount of power to make change... You will be able to help more than that person in front of you in the exam room. You can help your whole community." www.healio.com/news/endocri...

‘Power to make change’: Advocacy needed to preserve access to IVF

CHICAGO — Health care professionals can play a role in advocacy for reproductive and fertility access, a speaker said at the Power of Women in Medicine Summit.There are a number of barriers to i...

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 13d

If passed, the Wisconsin Building Families Act will cover infertility treatment and fertility preservation services for Wisconsinites.

ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 13d

"Statistically, you or someone you love will be diagnosed with infertility or cancer at a young age. Ask yourself if you are OK with a loved one being unable to build the families of their dreams due to circumstance and tremendous financial barriers." captimes.com/opinion/gues...

Opinion | Wisconsin should mandate coverage for fertility services

Lauren VanDeHey: Nearly half of U.S. states have passed laws that mandate insurance coverage of fertility services, but Wisconsin is not yet one of them.

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 16d

"PRIMED’s strength lies in its integration of training, practice, and direct advocacy... The urgency of this moment in reproductive health cannot be overstated." Read PRIMED coordinator Amelia Letson's blog post on the cohort's DC experience: connect.asrm.org/cpl/blogs/an...

ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 16d

The @governor.ca.gov has signed a new law protecting access to essential reproductive health care across the state and shielding providers, patients, and lawyers from adverse legal action! Learn more about AB 260 ⬇️ www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/26/g...

Governor Newsom signs new landmark laws to protect reproductive freedom, patient privacy amid Trump’s war on women | Governor of California

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Planned Parenthood @ppfa.org · 23d

This #WorldContraceptionDay, we celebrate the role that birth control plays around the world in giving people control over their bodies and futures. We need policymakers to take action to make birth control methods more accessible and affordable for all in the US and around the world. 💙

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 23d

Yesterday evening, ASRM's Office of Public Affairs teamed up with Dr. Richard Paulson for a town hall explaining what RRM is, why IVF can't be replaced, and current advocacy and policy efforts. Thank you to the incredible member advocates who tuned in!

ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 24d

ASRM thanks Tennessee Rep. Iris Rudder for her thoughtful piece highlighting IVF and contraceptives as essential tools for family building and planning. ⬇️ svalleynow.com/2025/09/23/o...

Op-Ed from State Rep. Iris Rudder - SValleyNow.com | Local News for the Sequatchie Valley

From the first cries of a newborn to the laughter and joy children bring into our lives, there is nothing more beautiful than the gift of life. But for some, that gift doesn’t come easily. Thousands o...

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 25d

Dr. Michael Simoni, an REI at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey and an ASRM member, was recently featured in a profile by @afro-tech.bsky.social! Read about his life and work below. afrotech.com/michael-simo...

Michael Simoni Turned His Passion For Science And Math Into A Career As A Reproductive Endocrinology Specialist - AfroTech

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 26d

September is Medical Research Month! From labs to clinics to communities, medical research saves lives and drives innovation, and advocates across the country are speaking up to make sure Congress knows it. #FundNIH

ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · 29d

South Carolina members!
Use our easy action alert to oppose a dangerous personhood bill. We’ve been hearing that your voices are making a difference already!
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Help stop an extreme personhood ban in South Carolina!

Urge your senator to vote NO on SB 323

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · Sep 18

“Restorative reproductive medicine could not have given me my children — IVF did.” From our incredible patient advocate to our panel of doctors & experts, all agree that, while REIs provide a spectrum of care, RRM limits patients’ ability to access full service care.

www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Dueling approaches to infertility vie for Congress' attention

Back-to-back congressional briefings pitted IVF against a less studied method for helping families conceive.

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · Sep 16

ASRM members and patient advocates are hosting a Congressional briefing today on the “restorative reproductive medicine” and the importance of protecting access to evidence-based care.

ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · Sep 12

Members of ASRM and the Public Affairs team serving as expert panelists during yesterday’s Alliance for Fertility Preservation National Policy Summit!

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ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · Sep 9

We were honored to attend Sickle Cell RED’s critical conversations dinner addressing maternal mortality and morbidity!

ASRM @asrmorg.bsky.social · Sep 8

We're pleased Rep. Jacobs has taken advantage of the fertility preservation services available to her and are grateful she's working to ensure that military families have the same access.

Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · Sep 8

I froze my eggs over the summer. And now I’m fighting so that everyone has access to the fertility treatments like egg freezing and IVF that they need – starting with military families. Stay tuned for the House vote later this week.

Juggling Congress and Life, She Opted to Freeze Her Eggs

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